Grandma Helen used to have many casual friends when she was young, but now she enjoys keeping contact with her close friends and families only. Which of the following perspectives best reflects this decrease in sociability in old age?
A) Attachment theory
B) Disengagement theory
C) Dyadic withdrawal hypothesis
D) Socioemotional selectivity theory
D) Socioemotional selectivity theory
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What will be an ideal response?